EXCLUSIVE Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia

[SheltieLover]

https://www.reuters.com/world/exclusive-ukraine-calls-hacker-underground-defend-against-russia-2022-02-24/

Feb 24 (Reuters) - The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops, according two people involved in the project.

As Russian forces attacked cities across Ukraine, requests for volunteers began to appear on hacker forums on Thursday morning, as many residents fled the capital Kyiv.

"Ukrainian cybercommunity! It's time to get involved in the cyber defense of our country," the post read, asking hackers and cybersecurity experts to submit an application via Google docs, listing their specialties, such as malware development, and professional references.

More at link.

[spooky3]

1. Is Anonymous still around? This sounds like a job for them. Nt

[orwell]

2. They have already pledged to attack...

...I saw it earlier today.

[spooky3]

6. Great!

[SheltieLover]

3. Who is Anonymous?

[spooky3]

7. Hi SheltieLover, they are a loose association of hackers for what they deem

Worthy causes. They do not say much about who they are. Someone else here can surely give you a better answer than mine.

On edit:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_(hacker_group)

[SheltieLover]

9. Oh I didn't actually mean to ask who they are

I just meant whether a member here.

I'm not smart enough to contribute to the cause.

Ty for answering.

[spooky3]

10. Sorry! I misunderstood!

[SheltieLover]

11. My apologies. I miscommunicated.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

14. Anonymous is reportedly trying to keep RT.com offline

Right now it's in barebones mode (at least for me).

[spooky3]

16. Thanks--I found this:

https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/cybersecurity/anonymous-hackers-launch-cyber-ops-against-russia-claim-government-site-takedowns/

[nolabear]

17. They've got one HELLUVA Twitter thread going.

If they’re able to do what they claim they’re doing they might cause some trouble.

[spooky3]

18. You might like the article I posted above

Here it is again:

https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/cybersecurity/anonymous-hackers-launch-cyber-ops-against-russia-claim-government-site-takedowns/

I’ll check out Anonymous’ Twitter. Thanks!

[nolabear]

19. Nice. I must need something to cheer.

Because this tickles the hell out of me.

[spooky3]

20. Ditto. And seriously, this type of effort is essential in this war.

It may make the difference in thousands of lives saved.

[nolabear]

21. Absolutely. Look how much effect communication has.

Whether “media,” faux media a la all the crazy stuff posted and podcasted and Foxed, or we who spread not just news but feelings, we are communication-seeking missiles. Tokyo Rose et al were effective.

[highplainsdem]

4. Good!

[SheltieLover]

5. Great idea imo!

[Hav]

8. Nerds of the world, unite! (n/t)

[SheltieLover]

12. Absolutely!

[nolabear]

13. Rachel is talking about the Russian side of this right now.

Adam Schiff saying if the Russians try to cause mayhem in our corner of cyberspace we might have yo act. Don’t know how.

[SheltieLover]

15. Ty for sharing!

[SergeStorms]

22. I'm sure the hackers of many nations....

are doing their parts in fucking with the evil empire. 😈

I think Mr. Putin is going to find he's almost alone in a world aligned against him. Up yours, Pootie.

[Duppers]

23. K & R

Good to know.